Stores assistant

Airport Placements; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated stores assistant to support their Goods-In Department. The role involves receiving, inspecting, and storing materials, with responsibilities including operating a forklift and logging information in an ERP system. Ideal candidates will have prior warehouse experience and strong computer skills. This is a permanent position with opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores, goods in, or warehouse role.
• Comfortable using computers, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to lift heavy items following HSE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receipt and booking of all deliveries.
• Safely operate a forklift to offload materials.
• Transport components throughout the Goods-In area.
• Accurately log information using the ERP system.
• Be flexible with working hours and overtime.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Materials handling

Tools

Forklift equipment

ERP system

Job description

Opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking stores assistant to start with this establisged engineering company. This position involves supporting the Goods-In Department with the receipt, inspection, storage, and reporting of production and consumable materials. If you're ready to dive into a busy role and make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Help with the receipt and booking of all deliveries for production components and consumables.
• Safely operate a forklift to offload materials with ease.(training can be given)
• Transport production components throughout the Goods-In area.
• Cut, count, batch, and palletise incoming materials.
• Relocate palletised goods to designated areas on-site.
• Receive training to operate a computerised engraving machine for serialising metal tags.
• Work closely with Goods-In staff to cover absences (training provided).
• Assist in the calibration of equipment and learn necessary procedures (training provided).
• Accurately log information using our ERP system (training provided).
• Be flexible with working hours, including overtime and adjusted shifts as required.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a stores / goods in or warehouse role.
• Comfortable using computers, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel).
• A collaborative team player with a proactive attitude and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to lift heavy items in accordance with HSE guidelines.
• Experience with materials handling equipment and a forklift licence is preferred, but we can provide training.
• A strong desire to learn and grow within the role.

This is a permanent job. You must have current UK rights to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.